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Tullamore D.E.W. Original

Whisky Review

What they say

The original blended Irish whiskey, known the world over for its smooth and gentle complexity. For one, it is triple distilled and patiently aged in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, developing its distinctive smoothness. Secondly, being a blend of all three types of Irish whiskey, it has a gentle complexity. The malt and the pot still whiskey we use give it citrus and spicy notes.

Official tasting notes

The early floral yet biscuit flavour reflects the grain whiskey, while the soft spicy notes can be attributed to the pot still whiskey in the blend. The citrus flavour is contributed by the malt. Finally notice the nutty or even marzipan note combined with distinctive vanilla in the finish – imparted by the sherry and bourbon casks used in maturation.

My tasting notes:

Nose: Sweet foam banana esters, fruity with hints of vanilla custard and cereal including some unmalted barley spice from the glass, buttery and slightly spirity, followed by thick vanilla, malted and unmalted barley cereals, gristy and a touch of wood smoke on the hands.